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This may be beating a dead horse, but why are we suppose to believe they "de-tuned" the 5.7 to go into a Challenger RT (375hp w/406 ftlbs)when the same motor is rated at 390 hp and basically the same torque of the the Ram? Oh yeah, because they probably couldn't get people to spend that extra 10 or 12g for 35hp you really get in the SRT8, but seriously are we all that stupid?

This may be beating a dead horse, but why are we suppose to believe they "de-tuned" the 5.7 to go into a Challenger RT (375hp w/406 ftlbs)when the same motor is rated at 390 hp and basically the same torque of the the Ram? Oh yeah, because they probably couldn't get people to spend that extra 10 or 12g for 35hp you really get in the SRT8, but seriously are we all that stupid?

It has nothing to do with spending the extra on the SRT8, because honestly, most of the money in an SRT car is in the rims and the brakes

The 5.7 in the car is different than in the Ram. The Ram has the dual path intake that is used on the 392, and also has variable valve timing and slightly more compression. Those things add up to more torque (which is useful in a truck) and adds horsepower as well.

Apparently most people are. The enthusiasts like yourself and all others who are apart of forums know what we have and what our R/T's are capable of. Do I regret not getting an SRT, not one bit. Now the 392, that is one beast all on its own. Lol. But then again I see them in lots going for 50k+ when you can buy an R/T for low 30k's. Its all in the eye of beholder I guess.

The whole 375 vs 390 hp thing is certainly the great paradox for Dodge's Hemi products. A part of me still believes that it was/is mostly a marketing distinction influence rather than actual mechanics of the hardware.

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It's not that I really needed 370 hp...but having 150+ hp riding shotgun at a moment's bidding w/o a 6000 rpm moonshot is what makes me feel like I'm in the right car for me. The roar of a v8 seals the deal!

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